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Thirlspot Farm

Cumbria Ca12 4 Tw, Cumbria, England
1 acre hosted by Thirlspot F.
There are several nigh-on perfect little campsites in the Lake District, and this is one of them. Be humbled by the scenery.
There are several nigh-on perfect little campsites in the Lake District, and this is one of them. Not perfect in terms of management efficiency, immaculate coiffure, or all singing all dancing body-pampering facilities. But perfect in that simple feeling of well-being, which seeps into the soul on your arrival. This might have something to do with the mountainous surroundings that manage to wield an emotional power over us, and one such pile of potential life-enhancing rock stands high and proud right behind Thirlspot Farm. It’s called Helvellyn, and there are several different ways to its summit from the campsite, each challenging but manageable, and destined to improve your grasp of life in many ways. So is that it? Can one mountain really be sufficient for a well-balanced holiday? Or reason to call this a nigh-on perfect campsite? Some of us think so, but just in case there are any lingering doubts in the decision-making processes, just take a good look at the Ordnance Survey’s amazing Explorer OL5 map, and discover all the other life-validatory, blister-inducing opportunities on offer from Thirlspot. Oh, and we almost forgot to mention that one of the Lake District’s finest traditional coaching inns lies directly next door to the campsite, though it has a slightly more upmarket image nowadays. So Thirlspot may actually be a bit better than nigh-on perfect.
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Cumbria Ca12 4 Tw, Cumbria, England, United KingdomTraditional, ancestral territory of various First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Thirlspot F.Joined in February 2011
From the host
There are several nigh-on perfect little campsites in the Lake District, and this is one of them. Be humbled by the scenery.
Nearby attractions
The new cycle path around Thirlmere is just across the road, and the Mining Museum (see opposite) is a very scenic and peaceful 5-mile overland pedal along St John’s in the Vale.
Food and drink
While the adjacent King’s Head (01768 772393) is undoubtedly good, it isn’t too friendly on the wallet. Across the road, the Dale Head Hall Hotel (01768 772478) serves posh nosh, proper wine, and a fantastic view, but you’ll have to empty the piggy bank. Steve Gaskell, the farmer-owner of the campsite, suggests considering the Salutation Inn (01768 779614) at Threlkeld – an authentic Lakeland pub with decent grub at moderate prices.

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